Demonstrations

I uniquely demonstrate the historical making and the applications of rope, from pre-Conquest times through to the Victorian era, when handmade rope-making was replaced by automated rope-making machines.

These demonstrations use different machines that are specific to the period that I am portraying and I try to link into the local history of the site.

I Normally work from one of my historic tents or stalls, But I have often used open spaces in and around historic houses, industrial sites, school halls, classrooms and even the first floor corridor of a museum.

Some of the other shows that I do are period specific and more details are given under the relevant heading. These include Candle dipping, Tudor navagation,Victorian showman, Lighting through the ages,and Talks on social history etc.

To find more details of all the demonstrations available click on the links below.

Saxon

Medieval

Tudor

Stuart & Commonwealth

Georgian & Regency

Victorian

20th century